I am now buying myself a 76 120y sold new here in norway.
Always wanted a oldschool datsun with RWD

But I need a little pointing in the right direction concerning the suspension. I will probably just throw out the front, and put in a mcpherson-style coilover setup from something newer. But I donno the best way to go around in the back. datsun parts are realy hard to find here...

any ideas?

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....I have been thinking of putting a complete nissan s13 subframe with diff and everything in it. Does anyone know if it have been done before?

It's been done in a 510 station wagon, which is very similar underneath. If you have the guts, it's possible.

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And is it room enough under there?

You will have to narrow the S13 suspension crossmember at least 180-200mm to fit it without flares. Obviously, the axles have to be narrowed the same amount, but if you can measure and weld it's definitely possible.

I was looking threw all my old parts bits and pieces from some earlier s13 projects, and found the perfekt wheels for my new baby. Some really old 4x114,3 16x8 +0 alloys. I hope it will be possible to fit them without to much modifications to the arches, but time will show. I`ll get some pictures posted as soon as i get some time

The tires is 225x55x16, and much to big! I think it should be possible to get some 195x45x16 tires on it, but need to get of the old ones and meassure some more, and find out how thick spacers i need. but happy with the look so far!